SOLAR ARRAY RESEMBLING NATURAL FOLIAGE INCLUDING MEANS FOR WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRIC POWER
First Claim
1. A solar array, comprising:
- a structure configured to resemble a tree comprising;
a trunk portion; and
a plurality of solar modules coupled with said trunk portion; and
a wireless transmission device adapted to transmit energy coupled with said structure.
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Abstract
The present invention teaches a solar array, and also a network of solar arrays for providing energy for industrial, residential and transportation use. A solar array of the present invention can be made to resemble a palm tree, a deciduous tree, an evergreen tree, or other type of natural foliage, and meet the aesthetic demands of landscape architecture. A network of solar arrays can extend for many miles along transportation right of ways including, but not limited to, roads, highways, railways, pipelines, or canals, and can further include means for storing and transmitting energy. A solar array can include or be coupled with a recharging station for use by electric and hybrid transportation vehicles. Moreover, an individual solar array or network of solar arrays can include means for wireless communication and transmission of energy for recharging an energy storage device and provide energy to an electric or hybrid transportation vehicle.
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29 Claims
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1. A solar array, comprising:
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a structure configured to resemble a tree comprising; a trunk portion; and a plurality of solar modules coupled with said trunk portion; and a wireless transmission device adapted to transmit energy coupled with said structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21)
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19. A network of solar arrays, comprising:
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a plurality of solar arrays; wherein each of said solar arrays comprises; a structure configured to resemble a tree, comprising; a trunk portion; and a plurality of solar modules coupled with said trunk portion; and a wireless transmission device adapted to transmit energy coupled with said structure. - View Dependent Claims (20, 22)
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- 23. A solar array comprising a structure configured to resemble a tree comprising a trunk portion and a plurality of solar modules, said solar array comprising means for wireless transmission of electric power.
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26. A solar array resembling natural foliage, wherein the improvement comprises an antenna.
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27. A solar array resembling natural foliage, wherein the improvement comprises a communications device, said communications device selected from the group consisting of antennas, receivers, transmitters, relays, and repeaters.
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28. A solar array resembling natural foliage, wherein the improvement comprises an electrolyser device adapted to provide hydrogen fuel.
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29. A solar array resembling natural foliage, wherein the improvement comprises an electrolyser device adapted to provide pure water.
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